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Media and Communication - TV and Radio

Here you will learn some English words related to TV and radio such as "receiver", "screen", and "antenna".

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receiver

a piece of equipment in a radio or television that picks up broadcast signals and alters them into sounds and pictures

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cable converter box

a device used to convert digital cable television signals into a format that can be displayed on analog TVs, enabling them to receive and display digital cable channels

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wireless cable

the technology that delivers cable television signals without the need for physical cables, using wireless communication methods instead

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converter

a device used to alter the frequency of a radio signal

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contrast

the difference in dark and light colors on a television screen

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remote control

a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

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screen

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

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tuner

an electronic part of a radio or television that allows one to watch or listen to a particular station

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volume

the amount of loudness produced by a TV, radio, etc.

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LDTV

a television system or display format that provides a lower resolution and less detailed image compared to standard-definition (SD) or high-definition (HD) formats

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SDTV

a television system or display format that provides a moderate resolution and quality of video and audio compared to lower-quality formats like LDTV or higher-quality formats like HDTV

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HDTV

a television system that generates extremely clear images on a screen that is wider than a standard television

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UHDTV

an advanced television system or display format that offers an even higher resolution and improved visual quality compared to HDTV

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cathode-ray tube

a tube-shaped part in which electrons create bright images, and is used in old television or computer screens

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rear-projection television

a type of television where the image is projected onto the back of the screen using a combination of light sources, mirrors, and lenses, allowing for larger screen sizes but with deeper TV cabinets compared to flat-panel TVs

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plasma TV

a television set that has a screen made of plasma

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home theater

an entertainment system with television and sound equipment designed to create an experience which is similar to being in a movie theater

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antenna

a device that is used to send and receive signals

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speaker

equipment that transforms electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.

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flat-screen TV

a thin and sleek television with a flat panel display, offering a space-saving design compared to older CRT TVs

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CRT TV

an old-fashioned, big TV with a large tube to show pictures on the screen

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cable television

a system of delivering television programming to subscribers, using wires under the ground

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satellite television

a type of television broadcast that employs satellites to send out programs that are received by a dish antenna in a specific region

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HDMI

a digital interface that enables the transmission of high-quality audio and video signals between devices, simplifying the connection of various entertainment and multimedia devices

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coaxial cable

a special type of wire that carries signals, like TV or Internet, using a central wire surrounded by a layer called insulation along with a metal covering to protect the signals from interference

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component video cable

a type of cable used to transmit video signals in high-quality analog format, typically consisting of three separate cables or connectors for the red, green, and blue video channels

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composite video cable

a single cable used to transmit combined analog video signals, including both brightness and color information, typically used to connect older video devices to compatible displays or TVs

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S-Video cable

a video cable that splits the video signal into separate brightness and color components, resulting in better picture quality when connecting devices that support it

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VGA cable

a type of cable used to connect a computer or laptop to a monitor or display

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DVI cable

a digital video cable used to connect devices such as computers to monitors or displays, transmitting high-quality video signals in a digital format

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DisplayPort

a digital video and audio interface standard used to transmit high-quality video and audio signals between devices such as computers, monitors, and televisions

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audio cable

a type of cable used to transmit analog or digital audio signals between audio devices, such as speakers, amplifiers, headphones, or audio interfaces, allowing for the playback or recording of audio content

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